Invasion of Sumatra

When

14 Feb 1942 – 28 Mar 1942

Kind

Military operation

Coordinates

0.30° S, 101.27° E

Description

part of the Pacific War in South-East Asia during World War II

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

1942 Japanese invasion during World War II

The Invasion of Sumatra was the assault by Imperial Japanese forces on the Dutch East Indies that took place from 14 February to 28 March 1942. The invasion was part of the Pacific War in South-East Asia during World War II and led to the capture of the island. The invasion of Sumatra was planned to occur prior to the invasion of Java to destroy the west flank of the Allies and to give access to Java.

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